wicketkeeper

American

[wik-it-kee-per] / ˈwɪk ɪtˌki pər /

noun

Cricket.

the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it.

wicketkeeper British

/ ˈwɪkɪtˌkiːpə /

noun

cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket

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Etymology

Origin of wicketkeeper

First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper

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wicketkeeper

After Archer's first over went for 15, Baker had Lahiru Udara sky to wicketkeeper Buttler.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Spin-bowling all-rounder Arafat Minhas, left-arm seamer Mohammed Imran Jr, wicketkeeper Said Baig and all-rounders Mohammad Imran and Razaullah have all received call-ups.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Brook adjusted his game to the situation before he was out for 34, superbly caught up to the stumps by wicketkeeper Muhammad Rizwan.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

It is a problem whether the wicketkeeper is standing up to the stumps or not.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

He is a grand wicketkeeper and cricket captain who has not the time for county games.

From Association Football And How To Play It by John Cameron

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